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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,502.40, 1,032,753.60 and 183,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,502.40, 1,032,753.60 and 183,062.40 is: 274,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,502.40 : 1,032,753.60 = 183,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,502.40/1,032,753.60 = 183,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,502.40x = 1,032,753.60 × 183,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,502.40x = 189,058,352,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,058,352,624.64/688,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,593.60

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